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Oklahoma’s prescription drug abuse ranking and driving under the influence of drugs correlations :
benefits of increased reporting to physicians by the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics of red-flagged
“doctor shoppers.”

INTERIM STUDY REPORT
Public Health Committee
Rep. John Enns, Chairman
Oklahoma House of Representatives
Interim Study 12-028, Rep. Morrissette
September 20, 2012
Oklahoma’s prescription drug abuse ranking and driving under the influence of drugs correlations:
benefits of increased reporting to physicians by the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics of red-flagged
“doctor shoppers.”
Rep. Morrissette
• Opening remarks.
Dr. Robert DuPont
President, Institute for Behavior and Health
• Absent, but provided a written testimonial.
o “Drugged driving and prescription drug abuse pose serious risks to our nation’s health
and safety. I commend the Oklahoma House of Representatives for examining these
separate but related issues.”
Darryl Weaver
Director, Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics
• Testified that between 2001 thru 2010, there was a 137 percent increase in drug overdose
deaths in Oklahoma.
o 80 percent from prescription drugs and sometimes highbred drugs.
• According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Oklahoma is first in the nation in
prescription drug abuse from ages 12 and over.
• Testified that Oklahoma has the only real time Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) in the
nation.
o There is currently75 to 85 percent participation in the PMP.
Dan Cross
Executive Director
Absentee Shawnee Counseling Services
• Testified that Oklahoma is pulling away from the nation in prescription painkiller addiction.
• Provided an overview of the severity of the issue in Oklahoma.
o According to the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs, there are an
estimated 87,000 painkiller addicts in Oklahoma.
o According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
(SAMHSA), 8.13 percent (approximately 245,000) of Oklahoman’s abuse painkillers.

INTERIM STUDY REPORT
Public Health Committee
Rep. John Enns, Chairman
Oklahoma House of Representatives
Interim Study 12-028, Rep. Morrissette
September 20, 2012
Oklahoma’s prescription drug abuse ranking and driving under the influence of drugs correlations:
benefits of increased reporting to physicians by the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics of red-flagged
“doctor shoppers.”
Rep. Morrissette
• Opening remarks.
Dr. Robert DuPont
President, Institute for Behavior and Health
• Absent, but provided a written testimonial.
o “Drugged driving and prescription drug abuse pose serious risks to our nation’s health
and safety. I commend the Oklahoma House of Representatives for examining these
separate but related issues.”
Darryl Weaver
Director, Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics
• Testified that between 2001 thru 2010, there was a 137 percent increase in drug overdose
deaths in Oklahoma.
o 80 percent from prescription drugs and sometimes highbred drugs.
• According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Oklahoma is first in the nation in
prescription drug abuse from ages 12 and over.
• Testified that Oklahoma has the only real time Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) in the
nation.
o There is currently75 to 85 percent participation in the PMP.
Dan Cross
Executive Director
Absentee Shawnee Counseling Services
• Testified that Oklahoma is pulling away from the nation in prescription painkiller addiction.
• Provided an overview of the severity of the issue in Oklahoma.
o According to the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs, there are an
estimated 87,000 painkiller addicts in Oklahoma.
o According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
(SAMHSA), 8.13 percent (approximately 245,000) of Oklahoman’s abuse painkillers.